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Wolsey, SD — ZIP 57384

Population: 1,077 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 57384 (Wolsey, SD) is $203,000. Homes sell for a median $249,900 after a median 90 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$203,000

Median home value

90

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$203,000
House Price Index (state)
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$249,900
Median list price
$489,000
Median price per sqft
$99
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$767/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$959/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,218/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,828/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03, Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02, Wolsey Wessington High School - 01

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.2 in
Annual snowfall
46.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,152
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
51

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Winter Airfield (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huron Regional Airport (HON) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HURON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-75 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
47.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,598
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,204
Average weekly wage
$939
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 57384State medianUS median
Median sale price$249,900$287,750$325,000
Median days on market90 days58 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,598$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 57384?
$203,000.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 57384?
$249,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 57384?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 57384?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,218/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 57384?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 57384 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 57384?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 57384?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 57384?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 57384?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 57384 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 57384?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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